Corbins Concepts of Fitness And Wellness A Comprehensive Lifestyle Approach Release
2025 Charles B. Corbin, Gregory J. Welk, William R. Corbin and Karen A. Welk
Chapters 1-25
Chapter 01
Health, Wellness, Fitness, and Healthy Lifestyles: An Introduction
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the broad vision of the "Healthy People 2020" national health objectives?
A. reduce cancer rates and increase the average lifespan
B. create a society in which all people live long, healthy lifes
C. improve health care access for all Americans
D. promote fitness and healthy lifestyles
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Topic: National Health Goals
2. Which of the following best summarizes the components of the "HELP" acronym?
A. Healthy Lifestyle Planning
B. Health is available to Everyone for a Lifetime and its Personal
C. Home Education for Lifestyle Planning
D. Health Education for Lifeskills and Prevention
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Topic: HELP Philosophy
3. "Disparities in health" refers to differences in health
A. across ethnic and income groups.
B. by levels of fitness.
C. over time.
D. across countries.
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Topic: Health and Wellness
,4. An overarching goal of Healthy People 2020 is to increase both ____________ and
_____________.
A. healthspan; lifespan
B. metabolic fitness; functional fitness
C. fitness; wellness
D. cardiorespiratory endurance; muscular endurance
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Topic: National Health Goals
5. Which term does the "Healthy People 2020" document use to describe the general sense of
happiness and satisfaction with life?
A. emotional quotient
B. emotional satisfaction
C. health-related quality of life
D. hardiness
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Topic: National Health Goals
6. Which of the following best describes wellness?
A. satisfaction with work and social relationships
B. quality of life and a sense of well-being
C. spiritual fulfillment and self-esteem
D. freedom from disease and debilitating conditions
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Topic: Health and Wellness
7. An individual's ability to cope with daily events and deal with personal feelings in a
positive, optimistic, and constructive way is known as _______ wellness.
A. emotional
B. intellectual
C. social
D. spiritual
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Topic: Health and Wellness
,8. An individual's ability to interact effectively with others and to establish meaningful
relationships is known as _______ wellness.
A. emotional
B. intellectual
C. social
D. spiritual
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Topic: Health and Wellness
9. An individual's ability to meet the demands of daily life is known as _______ wellness.
A. emotional
B. physical
C. social
D. spiritual
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Topic: Health and Wellness
10. An individual demonstrates which type of wellness when he/she establishes a values
system and carries out meaningful and constructive life goals?
A. emotional
B. intellectual
C. social
D. spiritual
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Topic: Health and Wellness
11. It is possible for an individual to possess health and wellness while being ill or having a
debilitating condition because he/she
A. may still have a positive mental outlook.
B. can still meet emergency situations.
C. can still use holistic treatments.
D. may still be physically fit.
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Topic: Health and Wellness
, 12. What is the primary difference between health-related and skill-related fitness?
A. Skill-related fitness components are more difficult to perform.
B. Genetics play a bigger role in health-related fitness than in skill-related fitness.
C. Skill-related fitness is associated with more enjoyment.
D. Health-related fitness is directly related to reduced risk of hypokinetic disease.
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Topic: Physical Fitness
13. Which of the following is NOT a component of health-related physical fitness?
A. cardiorespiratory endurance
B. coordination
C. flexibility
D. body composition
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Topic: Physical Fitness
14. Hypokinetic means
A. low blood pressure.
B. infectious disease.
C. too little exercise.
D. water exercise.
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Topic: Physical Fitness
15. Which of the following is an example of a hypokinetic condition?
A. adult-onset diabetes
B. athlete's foot
C. sinus infection
D. allergy
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Topic: Physical Fitness